Marketing Discovery Trainee

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Calgary, AB, CAN
In-Office
Entry level
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
Two-year rotational marketing trainee role supporting ABB’s Electrical Distribution Systems portfolio. Responsibilities include developing battle cards, conducting competitive analysis, translating technical information into market messaging, supporting campaign planning, tracking marketing performance, conducting market research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role is designed for recent Electrical Engineering graduates and offers exposure to product positioning, strategic communication, and customer engagement.
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Your role and responsibilities

Program Overview

ABB's Discovery Program is a two-year rotational development program designed for recent graduates eager to explore diverse career paths and gain cross-functional exposure.

As a Product Marketing Discovery Trainee, you will participate in multiple rotational assignments that provide hands-on experience in marketing, product positioning, and strategic communication across ABB's product portfolios.

About This Role

In this rotation, you will focus on product marketing initiatives, with emphasis on updating and developing Battle Cards for the Electrical Distribution Systems (ELDS) portfolio. You will work closely with marketing teams to analyze market positioning, conduct competitive analysis, and enhance product positioning strategies. This is an opportunity to understand how ABB communicates value to customers and drives market awareness for critical infrastructure solutions.

The work model for the role is: hybrid
This role is contributing to the ELDS Product Marketing team in Calgary.
You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Develop and update Battle Cards for ELDS product lines, translating technical specifications into compelling market messages
  • Conduct competitive analysis to identify market opportunities and positioning advantages
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights on customer needs and market trends
  • Support the creation of marketing materials that effectively communicate ABB's value propositions
  • Participate in campaign planning and execution, from backlog management to final delivery
  • Learn marketing analytics and campaign performance tracking
  • Contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance product visibility and customer engagement
  • Assist in market research and customer engagement activities

Qualifications for the role

  • Recent graduate (2025-2027) with bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex information into clear messages
  • Analytical mindset with ability to work with data and market insights
  • Enthusiasm for learning and adaptability to work across different teams and product lines
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Collaborative approach and strong interpersonal skills
  • Interest in technology, infrastructure solutions, and sustainable energy transition
  • Willingness to contribute meaningfully to team objectives from day one
  

Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:

• Women

• Indigenous Peoples

• Members of visible minorities

• Persons with disabilities

ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.

Skills Required

  • Recent graduate from 2025 to 2027
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to translate complex information into clear messages
  • Analytical mindset and ability to work with data and market insights
  • Enthusiasm for learning and adaptability across teams and product lines
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Collaborative approach and strong interpersonal skills
  • Interest in technology, infrastructure solutions, and sustainable energy transition
  • Willingness to contribute meaningfully to team objectives from day one

ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.

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The Company
HQ: Zürich
104,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com

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